Join CGH as an Oral Health Therapist
Enjoy flexible EFT while gaining diverse clinical experience in a supportive, community‑focused team.
About Central Gippsland Health
Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub‑regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. CGH is located in the City of Sale, 215 km east of Melbourne, and serves the Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.
CGH provides acute care across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service includes beds on three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield). Acute services consist of a full‑time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services, in addition to general medical and sub‑acute services including rehabilitation.
CGH is a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.
About Department
Our Dental Department is based within the grounds of Central Gippsland Health, Sale. The clinic runs five chairs daily and features a dynamic and diverse team including Dental Therapists, Oral Health Therapists, Dentists and Prosthodontists.
About the Role
This position is one of a team of Dental practitioners operating five full‑time public Dental chairs and is based at the Dental Clinic in Sale. The role involves working closely with other members of the Dental Team to achieve department objectives and maintain customer service standards, contributing to continuous quality improvement. Collaboration with broader health service teams, general practitioners, clients and patients is essential, as is effective liaison with external agencies and service providers.
The role supports other Dental practitioners, Dental staff and suitable student placements, and participates in service developments and improvements. Services will focus on providing appropriate general dental care to patients/clients eligible for Victorian public dental services, prioritising those living in Wellington Shire.
Duties
Clinical
* Perform examination, diagnostic investigations, treatment planning and treatment of patients in routine clinical situations.
* Provide advice to other dental practitioners with less experience and accept referrals.
* Apply a sound understanding of and work within Oral Health Therapist scope of practice.
Productivity
* Achieve productivity benchmarks as set by CGHS in accordance with dental program funding guidelines.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
* Bachelor of Oral Health/Bachelor of Oral Health Science or other equivalent Australian Qualification.
* Registration with the Australian Dental Board.
Benefits
* Salary Packaging – Increase your take‑home pay.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Staff Car Park.
* Culture of continuous improvement.
Application
* Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Contact
To obtain a copy of the position description, please reach out to the HR team at 03 5143 8*** or ******@cghs.com.au.
For questions regarding the position, contact Dental Team Leader Kate Robertson at 03 5143 8*** or ******@cghs.com.au.
All appointments are subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.
Diversity & Inclusion
At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Application Process
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
Legal Notice
All applicants are required to abide by the Australian Equal Opportunity Act. We provide a secure and confidential application process.
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